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wane - To become weaker in strength or influence

After the automobile was invented, the era of the horse and buggy on the streets and roads began to wane

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wither - (of a plant) To become dry and shriveled

The plant withered and died after Mona forgot to water and feed it.

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wilt - To become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease, regarding something such as a plant, leaf, or flower.

The once-beautiful rose had wilted in the overwhelming summer heat.

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collapse - When something breaks and falls down.

The collapse of negotiations between management and labor caused the strike to begin, and there was no telling how long it would last.

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wobble - Move unsteadily from side to side

The egg-shaped doll wobbled back and forth every time Howie touched it.

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brittle - Hard but liable to break or shatter easily

Glass is usually brittle and can break apart despite its strong appearance.

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impressionable - Easily influenced by somebody or something, usually due to being inexperienced or naïve.

Because children tend to be very impressionable, their use of the internet should be monitored, so that they are kept away form undesirble influences.

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malfunction - A failure to function properly – when a machine or system doesn’t work as intended.

The elevator stopped due to a technical malfunction.

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fleeting - Lasting for a very short time

Life is fleeting, so we have to make sure our time on Earth is well-spent and meaningful.

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tatters - Irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material

Even though they were poor and their clothes were in tatters, Dorothy's family still possessed a strong pride that kept them hopeful.

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fragile - Easily broken or damaged.

Annette considered buying the beautiful lamp, but she thought it might be too fragile for a house with young children.

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limp - Walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot

After being tackled too hard, Howard limped as his coach and teammate assisted him towards the bench.